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151 injured in Colombo violence The number of individuals injured in violent happenings in Colombo today has increased to 151. All injured have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital. ———–  (Update May 09, 2022 08:03pm ) —————- At least 9 hospitalised…

Chief prelates condemn attacks on peaceful protests The Mahanayake Theros of the Siyam, Amarapura and Ramanna Nikayas have strongly condemned the violent attacks on peaceful protesters today (09). In a joint statement, the chief prelates said the attack on peaceful…

BASL assures legal action against those who incited violence The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has urged the general public to exercise calm following Monday’s (9) violence. President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris, the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka…

D.R. Rajapaksa memorial destroyed The D.R. Rajapaksa memorial in Madamulana, Hambanthota has been destroyed by protestors, reports say. Earlier, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka had stated, “The BASL will take every possible step to ensure that people…

Islandwide curfew extended The islandwide curfew imposed from 7.00 pm today (09) under the Public Security Ordinance Act has been extended until 7.00 am on Wednesday (11 May). ———–  (Update May 09, 2022 10:58 pm ) —————- The Government has declared all…

Rajapaksas’ ancestral home torched The ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Medamulana in Hambantota has been set on fire by a group of protestors a short while ago.

Chief Prelates call for immediate solutions to issues The Chief Prelates have once again issued a joint statement calling for immediate action to be taken to ensure political, social, and economic stability in the country and to safeguard the public.…

No Litro Gas for ‘firewood zones’! LPG provider – Litro Gas Lanka has termed areas where gas distribution has been suspended, as firewood zones’, internal sources from the company say. It is said that the public in these zones are…

Lanka IOC also impose fuel limits Lanka IOC has also decided to limit the amount of fuel issued for vehicles. Rs.2,000 for motorcycles Rs.3,000 for trishaws Rs. 8,000 for cars, vans, jeeps However, this cap does not apply to buses,…

No COVID-19 deaths yesterday No COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed yesterday (07) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll remains at 16,509.